As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.
A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 13 locations in three countries, 800+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.
Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Machinist
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Determine appropriate tooling, setup, and fixtures necessary to efficiently run jobs
- Read and interpret blueprints or sketches, or work from verbal instructions, or from the part to be copied or fitted
- Use any and all appropriate machinery to perform tasks assigned.
- Uses full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to inspect parts to determine what is necessary to start the job at hand.
- Change/set tools, collets, tool holders, as required.
- Identify and correct worn tooling, subpar finishes, excessive burrs
- Build new fixtures and/or machine parts as required.
- Able to set up and operate secondary machinery as required.
- Produce quality parts within production rates
- Assists engineering department in researching needs of fixtures, jigs, etc.
- Uses hand tools to fit and assemble jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.
- Heat treats and welds parts as required.
- Draws sketches and writes work instructions as required.
- Inspects and where applicable, records, work being performed during all phases of machining.
- Adjusts speeds and feeds
- Trains operators on set-up, operation, and minor repairs
- Adheres to ISO9001/AS9100 standards and company requirements for all processes used and products produced
- Review production process for improvements
- Troubleshoot and repair machines, when possible
- Keep logs of down-time, maintenance performed, and repairs
- Read work orders/bill of materials to determine product specifications
- Responsible for quantity and quality to meet efficiency rates
- Maintain machinery during operation/direct scheduled maintenance
- Inspect products to ensure product excellence and quality using measuring tools (calipers/micrometer)
- Store or place product in designated areas
- Complete all necessary data to ensure production rates are met
- Report and/or enter production data into the company ERP system
- Ensure and observe all safety and housekeeping rules and guidelines, including carrying out daily safety inspections
- Participate in all assigned training, including health and safety sessions
- Other duties as assigned
- Assist in training of other personnel as required
- Minimum 3 years machining experience.
- Ability to read blueprints
- Advanced understanding of Geometry
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent problem solving skills
- High school graduate or equivalent, technical training on machining preferred
- Ability to communicate – verbal and written
- Ability to perform basic math functions with accuracy
- Basic computer skills for data entry purposes.
- Experience of ERP system (preferred)
- Manufacturing experience (preferred)
- Dependable and prompt
- Efficient work habits
- Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. frequently
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally
- Continuous standing
- Use of hands and feet to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, controls, press buttons, levers and pedals
- Bending, twisting and reaching
- Occasional repetitive movement
- Frequent walking
- Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves and any other protective equipment deemed necessary.
- Work indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
- Exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable
- Exposure to minor cuts or burns
- Exposure to contaminants
- Exposure to hazardous equipment
- Work with others in a group or team
- Works safely around manufacturing equipment
- Mon-Fri 7 am – 3:30 pm
- 8-hour shift
- Possibility of overtime when required
- In person (Pomfret, CT)
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance options
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.
Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate
based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics
protected by law.
Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.
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